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NHL on NBCSN: Capitals, Sabres Look to Rebound Following Defeats NBCSN’s coverage of the 2018-19 NHL season continues with Friday night’s matchup between the Buffalo Sabres and the Washington Capitals with coverage beginning at 6 p.m. ET. You can watch the game online and on the NBC Sports app by clicking here. The Sabres and Capitals meet for the second time in less than a week with both teams coming off home defeats. Washington had their five-game winning streak snapped by a 2-1 Pittsburgh Penguins win on Wednesday night and look to head into the Christmas break on a winning note. Both teams blew leads in their defeats this week with the Capitals watching a 1-0 lead get erased by two Penguins goals. The Sabres lead the Florida Panthers 2-1 after 40 minutes and fell 5-2. Buffalo had been 9-0-2 when leading after two periods this season. “It just seems like we lost momentum. It’s frustrating,” said Sabres captain Jack Eichel. “We’re at home. We’ve got to find a way to have a better third period than that. … Maybe our puck management wasn’t there. I don’t think the desperation was there; they were definitely desperate. They played hard in their own end, but I don’t think we outworked them.” The loss was the continuation of some struggles for the Sabres, who are now 3-4-3 since reeling off 10 straight wins earlier this season.

That's one of the next steps for Allen with more consistency to sustain offense with more scoring drives. He'll also need help with a running game he can rely on that begins with better OL play. It was nevertheless a good performance by Allen from the pocket.

The Bills are no longer at the bottom of the league in creating explosive plays.

Attacking you personally? It's in jest. You seem awfully sensitive.

Bills vs. Patriots Week 16 preview | Around The NFL (2:43)

After a volatile 2017 in sports media, things were a little bit calmer in 2018—sort of. Over the past 12 months, there were still plenty of ups and downs, newsworthy moments, developing trends and memorable performances in the world of sports, media and the internet. The SI Media Awards recognize all of these things, so without further ado, we present to you the 2018 winners.

It was. They deserve whatever they earn on the field. Nothing more or less.

Not this nonsense again. They deserve nothing!

I didn't claim to know your story, but I do know the attitude you displayed in your post about him was dismissive just because he's a football player. You most certainly don't know my story which again shows you should just remain silent on the subject instead of spouting off.

Presser Points: Belichick - Gordon an 'unfortunate situation' Friday press conferences in Foxborough are generally reserved for last-minute thoughts about the upcoming opponent or Bill Belichick history lessons given his vast array of experience. But this week was different due to Thursday’s news regarding Josh Gordon and his violation of the league’s policy on substance abuse, which will take him out of the equation for the Patriots offense for the remainder of the season.

I don't know what you're referring to, but I've posted plenty about Allen of late with praise for how he's done some very good things since his return from the elbow injury. You must be part of the Allen bunker brigade.

You don't need to tell me, I already know it's far too early to draw any conclusions and I haven't at any point this season on any of these 1st round QBs because they can all develop and grow in addition to being placed in better circumstances with stronger supporting casts.

That's lovely, but how about unglue clue or hand thing cling?

I understand how it works. The point is that he's playing in a crap situation that will only lead to low productivity. Simply showing numbers like those don't offer any context for why. They'll have the number one pick in the draft and they have "earned" it.

7 Things to Watch for in Bills-Patriots and the NFL in Week 16 At the top of the Christmas wish list for most Bills fans—a sign, a symbol. Fans are looking for concrete evidence that the balance of power in the AFC East may soon be shifting. An upset win in Foxboro Sunday would represent that symbol. But the Bills are the usual heavy underdogs as they get set for the annual trio to Gillette Stadium to face New England. Here are some issues to keep an eye on this weekend as Buffalo moves into week 16: 1. ARE THE PATRIOTS REALLY ‘VULNERABLE?’ 2. DEREK ANDERSON’S ROLE AS ADVISOR 3. IT’S A PROCESS - BUILDING A QB 4. TOM BRADY FILLS THE BILL 5. GILLETTE STADIUM MATTERS FOR PATS 6. NEW FACES FOR THE REMATCH 7. SCOREBOARD WATCHING THIS WEEKEEND